Diabetic Grape Nuts Bars
Satisfy your snack cravings guilt-free with these wholesome and delicious Diabetic Grape Nuts Bars! Packed with the hearty crunch of Grape-Nuts cereal, fiber-rich oats, and the natural sweetness of unsweetened applesauce, these bars are a perfect choice for managing blood sugar levels while indulging in a treat. Enhanced with almond flour for a nutty flavor and a boost of protein, and lightly spiced with cinnamon, these bars are both healthy and satisfying. Sweetened with stevia or erythritol, they’re a diabetic-friendly option that doesn’t compromise on taste. Easy to make and ready in just 40 minutes, these versatile bars are ideal for breakfast, post-workout fuel, or a grab-and-go snack. Plus, with optional chopped nuts for added crunch, they can be tailored to suit your preferences. Make a batch today and enjoy this nutritious, low-sugar snack for days!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Grape-Nuts cereal
- 1 cup Oats (quick-cooking or old-fashioned)
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.25 cup Stevia or erythritol sweetener
- 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or almonds, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Grape-Nuts cereal, oats, almond flour, ground cinnamon, and baking powder. Stir until evenly mixed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, eggs, vanilla extract, unsweetened almond milk, and stevia or erythritol sweetener until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts for added crunch and flavor.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly using a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 equal pieces.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze them for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.4 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 1715 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 349.3 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.1 g | 190% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.9 g | ||
| Protein | 79.8 g | 160% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 567 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 28.9 mg | 161% | |
| Potassium | 1950 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
